Vegetable farm worker

Lower Kootenay Band based in Creston, BC is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Vegetable farm worker who are self-motivated and have good interpersonal skills. The candidate who got selected will be required to start work as soon as possible. The vacancies refer to Term or contract or Full time job. The shift timings include Day, Overtime, Morning, 08:00 to 14:00.

Employer Name: Lower Kootenay Band
Position: Vegetable farm worker
No. of vacancies: 2
Salary: $20.00 hourly / 30 hours per week
Employment type: Term or contract, Full time
Location: Creston, BC

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Hiring: Vegetable farm worker

Job Description

  • The candidate must harvest vegetables by hand.
  • The candidate must harvest seedlings.
  • The candidate must hoe crops.
  • The candidate must plant, cultivate, and irrigate crops.
  • The candidate must be familiar with soil fertility programs.
  • The candidate must perform vegetable culling.
  • The candidate will be responsible for weeding.
  • The candidate must operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment.
  • The candidate must weed, prune, and trim trees and plants.
  • The candidate will be responsible for sorting and packing fruits and vegetables.
  • The candidate must be able to maintain and repair equipment.
  • The candidate must remove garbage and litter.
  • The candidate must plant trees, shrubs, flowers, and bulbs.
  • The candidate must load, unload, and transfer crates, supplies, farm produce, livestock, and poultry.
  • The candidate must cut grass.
  • The candidate will be expected to assist with landscape construction.
  • The candidate must perform safety and security checks.
  • The candidate must water and care for plants, lawns, and/or gardens.
  • The candidate must rake and collect trash.
  • The candidate will be responsible for clearing snow and ice from walkways and parking areas.
  • The candidate must operate and maintain landscape maintenance equipment.

Job Requirements

  • The candidate should be fluent in English language.
  • There are no standard education requirements such as a bachelor’s degree, a certificate, or a diploma.
  • Training will be provided to the selected candidate.
  • The candidate must be able to handle weight up to 45 kg (100 lbs).
  • The candidate should be a good team player.
  • The candidate should be dependable.
  • The candidate should be reliable.
  • The candidate must be punctual.
  • The candidate must be hardworking.

Work site environment

  • The candidate will be required to work long hours in an outdoor environment.

Work setting

  • Accommodation facilities are available to the candidate.
  • The candidate must be willing to work in a rural area.

Experience and specialization

Equipment and machinery experience

  • The candidate must have experience operating tractors, weed trimmers/edgers, rototillers, pickup trucks, chainsaws, and tractor mowers.

Automated systems experience

  • The candidate must be familiar with automated irrigation systems.

Additional information

Security and safety

  • The candidate should be subjected to a thorough criminal background check.

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks on frequent basis.
  • The candidate should be required to handle heavy loads as part of routine work.
  • The candidate should be prepared to perform physically demanding tasks as part of their daily work.
  • The candidate must have excellent hand eye coordination.
  • The candidate must be willing to walk for long periods of time.
  • The candidate must be willing to work long hours in bending, crouching, and kneeling positions.
  • The candidate must perform manual dexterity tasks.

Benefits

  • The candidate will receive On-site housing options.

How to Apply

If you are interested in applying, apply through the given options.

By email

lkbcoo@lowerkootenay.com

Note

Please include the following while sending the application

  • Reference number- 305487
  • Cover letter
  • References attesting experience
  • Letter of recommendation
  • Copy of portfolio or relevant work examples
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